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MARC ACSM Annual Meeting
November 1-2, 2024
Lancaster, PA

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Special Group Rate for Hotel Reservation Site is now available!
2024 MARC ACSM Annual Meeting
Start Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
End Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Last Day to Book: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square for 155 USD per night

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Registration for the EXPO and Graduate Fair is now open!
The EXPO and Graduate Fair will be held Friday, November 1^stfrom 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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For questions about the 2024 EXPO of Graduate Fair, please reach out to Brian Larouere (blarouere@setonhill.edu).

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Registration for the EXPO and Graduate Fair is now open!
The EXPO and Graduate Fair will be held Friday, November 1^stfrom 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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Congratulations to:
2023 College Bowl Winners:
Shane Phillips, Kristen Green, Mateo Gonzalez (New York Institute of Technology)
Alternate: Bernie Acevedo
Faculty rep- Mr. Alexander Rothstein

2023 H. Scott Kieffer Service Award:
Dr. Melissa Reed (West Chester University)

2023 Early-Stage Investigator Award:
Masoud Maghaddam (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)

2023 ACSM President’s Cup:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclair State University)

2023 Doctoral Student Investigator Award:
Jocelyn M. Delgado (Pennsylvania State University)
Nominees:
Emily Blake, University of Maryland
Michele N. D'Agata, University of Delaware
Jocelyn M. Delgado, Pennsylvania State University
James M. Heilman, University of Maryland
Nicholas A. Rizzi, University of Delaware

2023 Masters Student Investigator Award:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclaire State University)
Nominees:
Bilal A. Chaudhry, Rutgers University
Kat G. Fisher, Pennsylvania State University
Varan J Patel, University of Pittsburgh
Michael R. Perlet, Montclair State University
Serena A. Schade, University of Delaware

2023 Mathew Kerner Undergraduate Student Investigator Award:
Makenzie L. Rattigan (University of Delaware)
Nominees:
Alexandra Dembeck, Slippery Rock University
Morgan T. Fique, Towson University
Makenzie L. Rattigan, University of Delaware
Amber L. Whittaker, Salisbury University
Zeyi Wu, Syracuse University

Undergraduate Student Poster
1^st- Makenna Isles, Grove City College
2^nd- Amanda Butz, McDaniel College
3^rd- Meghan Hudson, Grove City College; Kendall Nester, East Stroudsburg University

Masters Student Poster
1^st- Brian G. Josephson, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Sarah Dellett, Syracuse University
2^nd-
3^rd- Virginia Content, Pennsylvania State University

Doctoral Student Poster
1^st- Ana Carla Salumunes, Pennsylvania State University
2^nd- Sara Mascone, University of Maryland
3^rd- Gabriel Pena, University of Maryland

Special Thank you to all the sponsors who supported MARC ACSM!:

Parvo Medics
Moravian University
AMTI
Drexel University Health Sciences
Lebanon Valley College
Messiah University, Master of Science Athletic Training
Messiah University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Messiah University, Master of Occupational Therapy
Neumann University
Slippery Rock University
Hologic
MGC Diagnostics
Xsensor
ATCOR
COSMED
Canisius College
Drexel University Health Sciences
East Stroudsburg University
Gannon University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ithaca College
Kean University
Lebanon Valley College
Liberty University
Merrimack College
Messiah University
Montclair State University
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Parker University Chiropractic
PennWest Edinboro
Saint Francis University
Seton Hill University
SUNY Cortland
Syracuse Falk College
The George Washington University
University of Delaware
University of Maryland College Park
University of Pittsburgh - Neuromuscular Research Lab
University of Pittsburgh - School of Education
West Chester University
West Liberty University
American University
Mary Baldwin University
Marywood University

Late October Newsletter

MARC President's Address

ACSM American Fitness Index (2023 Summary Report)

Congratulations to the new ACSM fellows in the region!:
Michael Bruneau, Jr., Ph.D. (Drexel University)
Nancy Glynn, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Stephen Ives, Ph.D. (Skidmore College)
Anthony Kontos, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Cayce Onks, D.O. (Penn State Health)
Tim Werner, Ph.D. (Salisbury University)

Request for ACSM Fellowship Mentors: ACSM SHI-Women is seeking mentors within the regional chapter in order to assist the SHI Women in building its mentoring program. Click Women to Fellowship Program Pathway infographic PP5 for more information.

New ACSM Statement, Student Career Resources, Biomechanics in Aging Symposium and PAA Newsletter

July 9, 2024

ACSM publishes new contemporary issue statement on health and safety for female wrestlers

A new pronouncement titled “Contemporary Issue: Health and Safety for Female Wrestlers” has been published in the July issue of the ACSM journal Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). The statement addresses the concerns for females in this exponentially growing sport and highlights primary risks among this cohort pertaining to weight-loss strategies, body composition and energy availability. Contemporary Issue statements are official ACSM pronouncements representing the organization’s stance on the topic at hand. Contemporary Issues are evidence-informed statements on timely, emerging and hot topics in sports medicine and exercise science. This statement was developed using a blend of research evidence and consensus of expert opinion. Further, the paper underwent a rigorous review and approval process. The statement was chaired by Craig A. Horswill, Ph.D., and the late Robert A. Oppliger, Ph.D. (deceased Dec. 21, 2023). Additional members of the writing group include Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D.; Jill S. Moschelli, M.D.; Lisa M. Woodroffe, M.D.; and Susan A. Bloomfield, Ph.D. The paper is freely available to view and download.

Register for ACSM’s student career resource webinar

A new webinar from ACSM’s ExiSci Careers Explored series titled “Identifying Sports Performance Jobs” will feature Khalil Lee, Ph.D., associate professor and principal scientist from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Laboratory, and Stacy Gnacinski, Ph.D., FACSM, associate professor at Duke University and certified mental performance consultant as the panelists discussing their careers, identifying career opportunities in the sports performance field and participating in a live Q&A session. This event is free for ACSM members. Register here to join us on July 24, 2024, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT.

Registration open for Biomechanics in Sport and Aging Symposium

The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) will host the second Biomechanics in Sport and Ageing Symposium: Artificial Intelligence in Budapest, Hungary, Oct. 15-16, 2024. Attendees can register to attend in person or view content online. The aim of the symposium is to provide a scientific platform for a state-of-the-art update on the progress of artificial intelligence (AI) in sport biomechanics and ageing. The symposium will feature keynotes and guests from six countries and twelve invited area-expert speakers to present data-based examples of how AI is used in sport and ageing in regards to body structure and exercise prescription, motor-cognitive function, injury and disease, and performance assessment and prediction in a workshop format. Register to attend in person or virtually. Information about the symposium, program, accommodations and social programs can be found on the HUSS event website.

Physical Activity Alliance June Newsletter

The mission of the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is to lead efforts to create, support and advocate policy and system changes that enable all Americans to enjoy physically active lives. The PAA June Newsletter is now available. Visit the PAA website for more information.

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New ACSM Statement, Student Career Resources, Biomechanics in Aging Symposium and PAA Newsletter

July 9, 2024

ACSM publishes new contemporary issue statement on health and safety for female wrestlers

Register for ACSM’s student career resource webinar

Registration open for Biomechanics in Sport and Aging Symposium

Physical Activity Alliance June Newsletter

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We aim to foster the professional and educational development of students and to promote the dissemination of health and exercise related information from ACSM National through the scientific resources within MARC.

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Joining the Mid-Atlantic ACSM Chapter ensures easy access and close-to-home educational, professional, and networking opportunities. Members gain access to programs and opportunities in a smaller and more personal environment. Whether it's building knowledge, building networks or building careers, MARC-ACSM can you get there!